Museum of Sydney
3D scanning the archaeological dog skeleton
A key component of Museum of Sydney’s interpretation is the archaeological remains of First Government House
A celestial design
Ever wondered how a designer develops and delivers an exhibition? Our senior graphic designer Bruce Smythe reveals the inspiration behind Celestial City's design concepts and 'supergraphics'
After the first Government House
Remarkably, the site of the first Government House remained largely undeveloped for more than 140 years before the Museum of Sydney was built, despite numerous schemes for this valuable piece of CBD land
9–10 July, 11am & 2pm
Workshop
Art of Place: Poetry Workshop with Lucy Norton
You are invited to write about your 'Art of Place' at a Poetry Workshop with Lucy Norton
Now showing
Featured display
Cast in cast out
An evocative artwork by Sydney-based Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding
First Fleet Ships
Charlotte
Ship size length: 32 metres (105 feet); width: 8.5 metres (28 feet); weight: 343 tonnes (338 tons)
2 May, 11.30am
Talk
Coomaditchie Artists in Conversation
Hear from senior Coomaditchie artists in conversation with First Nations Curator Tess Allas
25 May, 11.30am
Tour
Coomaditchie: The Art Of Place Curator Talk
Join First Nations Curator Tess Allas for a tour of the thought-provoking exhibition Coomaditchie: The Art of Place
Now showing
Featured exhibition
Coomaditchie: The Art of Place
Experience community life by the ocean through the works of First Nations artists in Coomaditchie: The Art of Place at the Museum of Sydney. These loving and lyrical artworks, which include paintings, ceramics and screen-prints, speak of life in and around the settlement of Coomaditchie, its history, ecology and local Dreaming stories